Anhinga pannonica

Anhinga pannonica

†Anhinga pannonica was an extinct darter bird from the Miocene of Tunisia and the Pannonian Basin region. A freshwater piscivore with a long neck and spear-like bill, it inhabited warm subtropical lakes and rivers of ancient Tethyan Europe. Its fossils provide evidence for the historic geographic range of darter birds across the Old World.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Anhinga pannonica was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location Tunisia

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Anhinga pannonica eat?
Anhinga pannonica was a carnivore.
Where were Anhinga pannonica fossils found?
Fossils of Anhinga pannonica were found in Tunisia.

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